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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,710 $26,750 $25,570 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $21,290 $24,860 $23,697 $16,987 $19,003
Convenience Package 1,350     650  
Premium Audio Package 990 990      
Convenience Plus Package 1,150        
Floor mats 180 180 180    
Fog lights 315 315      
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Sport Package     2,370    
RS Package       800 800
Fun & Sun Package       550  
Sunroof         850
Convenience Package 1,172     592  
Premium Audio Package 859 859      
Convenience Plus Package 998        
Floor mats 146 146 146    
Fog lights 256 256      
Rear spoiler 303 303      
Sport Package     2,056    
RS Package       728 728
Fun & Sun Package       500  
Sunroof         774
Options (change) 4,360 1,860 2,550 2,000 1,650
Options (change) 3,734 1,564 2,202 1,820 1,502
Destination 780 780 780 875 875
Total Price $27,850 $29,390 $28,900 $20,570 $22,320
Total Invoice $25,804 $27,204 $26,679 $19,682 $21,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,361
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,850$29,390$28,900$20,570$22,320
Adjustments for Features-685-2,335-73500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$27,055$28,165$20,570$22,320
Cost Above Minimum$110$0$1,110$0$1,750
Total Invoice$25,804$27,204$26,679$19,682$21,380
Adjustments for Features-635-2,161-67900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,169$25,043$26,000$19,682$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$126$0$957$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSonicSonic
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents $100   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Compass $0 $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,680$4,330$2,730$1,995$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$2,335$735$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-635-2,161-67900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length190.7 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested24519%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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